16 official public holidays in 2027, with 13 bridge days or long weekends. Government offices and consulates are usually closed on these days.
A holiday on a Tuesday or Thursday: take just one day off for a four-day break. On a Monday or Friday: three days off without using any leave.
Dia de Ano Novo
Friday, January 1
From Friday, January 1 to Sunday, January 3
Dia da Libertação
Thursday, February 4
From Thursday, February 4 to Sunday, February 7 · 1 day of leave
Dia da Libertação (Ponte)
Friday, February 5
From Friday, February 5 to Sunday, February 7
Carnaval
Monday, February 8
From Saturday, February 6 to Monday, February 8
Dia Internacional da Mulher
Monday, March 8
From Saturday, March 6 to Monday, March 8
Dia da Libertação da África Austral (Ponte)
Monday, March 22
From Saturday, March 20 to Monday, March 22
Dia da Libertação da África Austral
Tuesday, March 23
From Saturday, March 20 to Tuesday, March 23 · 1 day of leave
Sexta Feira Santa
Friday, March 26
From Friday, March 26 to Sunday, March 28
Dia do Fundador da Nação e do Herói Nacional
Friday, September 17
From Friday, September 17 to Sunday, September 19
Dia de Finados (Ponte)
Monday, November 1
From Saturday, October 30 to Monday, November 1
Dia de Finados
Tuesday, November 2
From Saturday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 2 · 1 day of leave
Dia da Independência
Thursday, November 11
From Thursday, November 11 to Sunday, November 14 · 1 day of leave
Dia da Independência (Ponte)
Friday, November 12
From Friday, November 12 to Sunday, November 14
Source: Nager.Date. Before an appointment, check for closures with the French embassy. See also 2026 public holidays.